Pagan Interest Circle
PICT
PICT conducts monthly rituals on the Saturday evening closest to the Full Moon, starting at 7:00 p.m. Our mission is to create a place for Unitarian Universalist Pagans to practice our spirituality in community, as well as for those who are interested in Paganism and Unitarian Universalism to learn and worship with us. If you'd like to participate, please email us here.
WHO WE ARE
For over 20 years the Pagan Interest Circle (PICT) of the First Unitarian  Universalist Church Society of San Francisco, a Chapter organization of  CUUPS, has been meeting for monthly Full Moon Rituals on the Saturday evening closest to the Full Moon, and for the solar pagan holidays of Winter Solstice and  Beltane. We are an open circle dedicated to providing ritual space for all respectful families and individuals of any age. Our policy requires that our rituals are clean and sober, drugs, alcohol, fragrance and animal free. Individuals who rely on an animal companion are welcome but will need to secure their animal away from the the ritual room/space.
Upcoming
Shine On, Shine On,
Harvest Moon!
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The Pagan Interest Circle (PICT) invites you to a Harvest Moon, Super Moon, and Full Moon Ritual on Saturday, September 14, at 6:45 p.m. in the Chapel. We Celebrate the End of Summer and Welcome the Autumn Season!
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Usually in the month of September, the Harvest Moon is so named as it is the closet full moon to the Autumn Equinox, which this year falls on September 22nd at 5:43 a.m. Pacific Time. The Harvest Moon rises low on the horizon shortly after the sun sets for several nights in a row, extending visibility so the farmers can harvest their ripening crops in the evening.
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This year the Harvest Moon will be a bright beacon; it’s a Super Moon rising Tuesday, September 17th, at 7:34 p.m., San Francisco time.
Many cultures celebrate the Harvest Moon. Many countries and different cultures celebrate it, marking a time of transition from the celebrations and social activities of summer to a period of harvesting, pruning, and the work of preparation before winter. The Pagan Interest Circle will convene in sacred space and draw on Greek, Norse, and Linca culture. With gratitude and food, we'll celebrate the beginning of autumn and the culmination of summer's abundance!
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You are welcome to bring a non-alcoholic beverage or finger food to share after the ritual.
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Any questions? Please contact Agni at agniafrastosofficial@gmail.com or Santana at santanagg@proton.me.
PAGAN INTEREST CIRCLE'S
New Ritual Calendar for 2023-2024
Here is the Calendar of Ritual Dates for the calendar year of UUSF. We will have four virtual rituals on ZOOM, although the dates have not yet been decided. For further information, consult your UUSF Monthly Flame +.
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Virtual Rituals: Please note the November 25th ritual, falling the Saturday during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, will be held virtually, on ZOOM. The next Virtual ritual is scheduled for May 25th, 2024, on ZOOM.
2024
January 27
February 24
March 23
April 20
May 5th: BELTANE
May 25
June 22
July 20
August 17
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MEMBERSHIP
As Chapter organization of CUUPS, we ask for annual $20 membership dues collected each October at Samhain. All our Rituals are open to all; membership not required. Only members are allowed to vote on issues that may come before the group.
To learn more about CUUPS,
check out the FaceBook page "Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans- CUUPS".
Or, go to patheos.com and read the CUUPS blog, Nature's Sacred Journey: Celebrating UU-Paganism & Earth-Centered Experience.
Have any questions?
Or, if you no longer wish to receive PICT announcements,
please contact Christine Patch-Lindsay.
E-mail: cplhealer@comcast.net
or Text Message to set up a time to talk. 415-424-6964.
